Vet Nurses and Support Staff
Positions Available
Vetlife Blenheim, Central Marlborough (posted 30th January) Locum Vet Nurse for 29th May until 31st August
Locum Vet Nurse - 29th May until 31st August
Vetlife is a large privately owned veterinary practice with 23 branches throughout the South Island, providing our customers with a friendly high quality service.
We currently have an opportunity for a motivated Vet Nurse to join the team at the Vets on Alabama clinic in Blenheim. This position is a full time fixed term position from 29th May until 31st August.
The ideal candidate will have certificate or diploma level vet nursing qualifications or be finishing their qualification this year, and the hands on experience to deliver high quality nursing care as well as a high standard of customer service.
About the role:
- Veterinary nursing duties - anaesthetics, hospital care, animal handling and clean up duties
- Vet nurse consults Some reception duties - greeting clients, appointment bookings, sales
- Some rostered Saturdays and on-call
Skills / Experience / Attributes:
- Confidence to communicate effectively with our valued client base
- Team Player
- Eagerness to learn and ability to adapt to changing priorities calmly and efficiently
- Confident working with computers
- Organised, energetic and methodical
Vetlife prides itself on providing our customers with a friendly and high quality service. If this sounds like the challenge for you, please submit your resume and covering letter outlining why this is the position for you to rachel.inch@vetlife.co.nz
Animal Referral Centre Auckland, Schnapper Rock and Freemans Bay (posted 16th January) Two Floor Coordinators
Two Floor Coordinators: Schnapper Rock and Freemans Bay
We are currently seeking two Full Time Floor Coordinators. These are key leadership roles that oversee and support our team of Veterinary Nurse professionals.
- One for our busy Albany Veterinary Referral and Emergency Hospital
- One for our new Freemans Bay Hospital opening mid 2023
About the role:
In conjunction with the Operations Manager, your role will be centered around the efficient running of the hospital, leading people and teams. This role will involve:
- Overseeing the flow of procedures across our various departments working closely with the nursing team leaders.
- Actively supervising on the floor with occasional clinical duties as the needs arise
- Ensuring all resources in the hospital are utilised as efficiently as possible throughout the day, keeping communication and procedures flowing between departments.
- Direct managing the nursing team leaders, providing them with support and guidance and ensuring sufficient staffing levels are in place.
- Accountability for clinical standards within the hospital, providing our patients with a gold level standard of care.
About you:
- You must be a genuinely motivated and empathetic person who, by example, creates and contributes to an amazingly positive workplace culture.
- You build rapport with people easily and you enjoy leading people.
- You are highly organised and can work autonomously as well as collaboratively with your teams.
- You love the challenge of supporting people through change.
- You are looking for the next step in advancing your career, not just a job.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Veterinary Nursing qualification and experience is essential.
- Demonstrated experience in leading and motivating teams is essential
- Practice management or business management experience advantageous
- Competent computer skills and user of MS Office programs and databases.
- Working knowledge of Ezyvet and Deputy software desired
Why Should You Apply?
- Competitive salary, benefits and relocation package
- We commit to investing and enabling your ongoing professional development
- Excellent opportunities for professional development with paid CPD allowance and paid study days
- Collegial team with plenty of support
- Family-owned multi-disciplinary specialist and emergency practice
To apply please contact anna.gavin@arcvets.co.nz
Animal Referral Centre Auckland, Schnapper Rock or Freemans Bay (posted 16th January) ECC Vet Nurses
ECC Nurses - Penal rates apply
ECC Veterinary nurses wanted!
- Excellent renumeration
- 20% extra for all hours worked 10pm – 6am
- 20% extra for all hours worked 10pm Friday - 6am Monday
- 75 - 80 hours per fortnight
- Albany or Freemans Bay based
Why work for ARC?
- Remuneration is extremely competitive - we offer a 20% penal rate for work between 10pm and 6am as well as weekends
- Our nurses are given responsibility to use all their current nursing skills and to develop advanced nursing skills.
- We have a cohesive, friendly work environment and encourage collaboration between our specialist and emergency teams
- We invest in your development and have motivated, experienced nurses and mentors to help you succeed
- We are passionate about wellbeing for our staff
- Remuneration package includes CPD allowance, paid study leave and access to employee assistance programme.
Skills and experience
The successful candidates will:
- Have at least 2 years experience working as a veterinary nurse
- Have completed Veterinary Nursing studies
- Deliver an exceptionally high standard of patient care
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Be extremely reliable & willing to work shifts, including nights, weekends and public holidays
- Be a team player
Job benefits and perks
- Paid NZVNA & atDove or VECCS membership (which ever is more appropriate)
- In house continuing education programme
- Continuing professional development allowance and paid CPD leave
- Wellbeing support such as free counselling services, mental health trained leadership, fresh fruit, free flu vaccines
- A supportive work environment with an active social committee!
Animal Referral Centre (ARC) is a busy, growing small animal specialist/emergency practice established in 2016. We are independently owned and operated so you will be working with specialists in emergency and critical care, small animal surgery, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, oncology, neurology and cardiology.
Our after hours department operates 24/7 and nurses are rostered to work a variety of days, nights and weekends, with an appropriate number of days off in between. Caseload is varied and interesting, consisting of a mixture of primary access and referral cases from practices in Auckland and beyond.
We have all the equipment you would expect in a modern referral veterinary hospital including full in-house laboratory suite with IDEXX analysers (CBC, chemistry, clotting times, urinalysis and sediment analysis), Radiometer blood gas and electrolyte analyser, Surigvet multiparameter patient monitors with capnography, ICU mechanical ventilators, manual biphasic defibrillator, digital radiography, ultrasound, on-site CT and endoscopy.
Our successful candidates must have a positive attitude as well as a passion for learning.
Financial assistance towards relocation costs from overseas or other areas of New Zealand will be considered for the right applicants
To apply please contact anna.gavin@arcvets.co.nz
Animal Referral Centre Auckland, Schnapper Rock (posted 16th January) Team Leader ECC Vet Nurses
Team Leader: ECC Nurse
ECC Nurse Team Leader Wanted– Animal Referral Centre, Auckland.
- Are you a Veterinary Nurse ready for the next step?
- Have great ideas that you need an opportunity to implement?
- Care for animals and People
- Want to learn leadership and management skills?
We can help you with your leadership journey through training and mentorship
What you will have:
- Diploma in Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology degree (or overseas equivalent)
- At least 2 years of veterinary nursing experience
- Leadership experience
- Ability to perform triage, place IV catheters, take blood samples, take radiographs, etc
- Willing to work shifts, including weekends & public holidays
What we offer:
- $1500 signing bonus
- Relocation allowance for out of Auckland applicants
- Membership of the NZVNA & VECCS
- In house continuing education programme
- Continuing education allowance and paid CPD leave
- Wellbeing support such as free counselling services, mental health trained leadership, fresh fruit, free flu vaccines
- Dedicated reception team
- A fun work environment with an active social committee!
Animal Referral Centre is a private small animal referral practice established in 2016 on the North Shore of Auckland, close to beautiful beaches and a large shopping mall. It is independently owned and operated and has specialists in small animal surgery, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, neurology and referral services for Cardiology and Hydrotherapy.
We have all the equipment you would expect in a modern referral veterinary hospital including full in-house laboratory suite with Radiometer, multiparameter patient monitors, digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, underwater treadmill, mechanical ventilation, on-site CT, and dedicated cat and dog receptions, consulting rooms and wards.
To apply please contact anna.gavin@arcvets.co.nz
Selwyn Veterinary Centre, Canterbury (posted 16th January) Locum Vet Nurse - September 2023
SELWYN VETERINARY CENTRE
We are looking for a kind and friendly qualified small animal Veterinary Nurse to locum for the month of September 2023.
The position would preferably be full time 35-40 hours per week, however we are very flexible with hours and days worked.
We are a privately owned, friendly and modern team 20km outside of Christchurch.
Check out our website www.selwynvet.com
For more information, feel free to contact us. Please email your CV to Clare Fox at clare@selwynvet.com or call 03 347 7419.
Eastland Veterinary Services, Gisborne (posted 12th January)
Full time nurse – permanent or fixed term contracts available!
Eastland Vets is a privately owned mixed animal practice that has been operating in Gisborne for over 30 years. We service a large area that encompasses Gisborne city and the wider rural area from Wairoa to the East Cape. Gisborne is renowned for its fantastic weather, stunning beaches, award-winning wineries, and relaxed lifestyle.
We are looking for a vet nurse to join our fun and close-knit small animal team. The small animal caseload is around 60% working dogs and 40% pets. The cases we see in our clinic are varied and interesting, and our nurses have a very involved role with treatment planning, anaesthetics, and after care. Orthopaedic surgeries, GDVs, pig rips and c-sections are surgeries we see on a regular basis! The clinic is purpose-built and well equipped with all the tools to make sure our clients and patients receive the best care possible, including brand new Idexx haematology, biochemistry, and urinalysis machines!
Applicants should:
- Have a recognised veterinary nursing qualification
- Have great communication skills with both staff and clients
- Have excellent time management skills
- Work well independently and as part of a team
- Have a fun attitude and sense of humour
We can offer you:
- A varied and interesting caseload
- Lots of opportunities to use and improve your nursing skills
- An employer funded social committee, with a minimum of two staff events each year
- Friday morning teas and a coffee machine for real coffee at work
- No reception duties!
- Training and support from our head nurse and experienced small animal team
- Days off after working weekends
- Competitive pay rates
The ideal applicant would be keen to work full time and join our shared on-call and weekend roster but we are willing to be flexible for the right person!
Email your CV to emma@evs.co.nz and let’s talk about why Gisborne could be the next step in your nursing career.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
CoroVets, Whangamata, Coromandel Peninsula (posted 11th January)
Companion Animal Nurse – Full-Time
We are looking for an experienced Companion Animal Nurse to work in our small animal hospital in the idyllic beachside town of Whangamata in the Coromandel.
You will work alongside three other nurses and three vets, to provide the excellent standard of care for which we are known.
A recently completed extension to the clinic, and a near-completed renovation to our staff break/kitchen areas means you will be working in a modern, comfortable environment. Our facilities and equipment are modern, and we provide a wide range of services to our clients, despite our semi-rural location.
We pride ourselves on taking care of our team and paying above industry average.
Our full-time nurses complete their hours over a four-day work week, so that you will have three days per week off to enjoy a healthy work-life balance. Our area is renowned for its beautiful Coromandel beaches, host to outdoor activities and a busy café and food scene.
Whangamata is located within easy driving distance to Tauranga (1h15min), Hamilton (1h40min) and Auckland (2h).
The ideal candidate will have nursing experience (>3 years), though a new/recent graduate with the right attitude, initiative and willingness to learn will also be considered. A recognised nursing qualification is a must, as we are working toward BestPractice Accreditation.
The successful applicant will need to base themselves in or around Whangamata.
If you are interested in the role, please send an email, along with your CV and references to: brandy@corovets.co.nz
Applications will be considered until the successful candidate has been found.
Wadestown Veterinary Clinic & Cattery, North Wellington (posted 4th January) Receptionist
We are seeking an experienced receptionist to join our inner-city companion animal practice in Wellington. We are independent and locally owned. We pride ourselves on providing quality veterinary care for our patients and have fostered an environment of dedicated and friendly clients and staff. We are a supportive workplace.
The position is full time 39 hours: 8.30am - 6.30pm during weekdays (one day off - you choose) and Saturday 9am-12pm. There is no after-hours work and we are closed on Sundays and Public Holidays.
Our rate of pay is dependent on what skills you can offer in this role - previous experience working in the veterinary sector (and a love of pets!) is preferred but we will consider all candidates.
If you're a motivated and talented receptionist and keen to support our veterinarians, nurses, patients and clients, then we would love to hear from you!
Please direct enquiries or expressions of interest (cover letter/CV) to Amisha Patel, amisha8@gmail.com.
Energy Vets Taranaki, Inglewood, North Island (posted 22nd December) Saturday Vet Nurse
Veterinary Nurse - Part Time – Saturday
Do you have a passion for animal care?
Do you want to join a dedicated team of fun, caring and supportive animal health professionals?
The Team:
Energy Vets Taranaki Ltd is a mixed veterinary practice based in the North Taranaki towns of Inglewood and Waitara. We have 6 companion animal veterinarians with a roster of 10 veterinary nurses both full and part time. The awesome team of vets, nurses, receptionists and kennel hands mission is to provide a high-quality service to our clients and animals in a great working environment.
What we are looking for:
The ideal applicant would have the following attributes/qualifications
- A New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (level 6)
- New Zealand Resident
- Experience working in a small animal clinic and capable of self direction.
- Great communication skills and personable with clients and colleagues
- Confidence with animal handling, anesthesia monitoring, client interaction and general nursing tasks
- Someone who is adaptable to the ever changing needs of the day
- Someone who is willing to work hard individually and as part of a team
- Someone who genuinely loves being a Vet Nurse and in the animal health industry
Job Description:
The role of the Saturday Nurse is to assist the small animal veterinarian during the open hours, assist with in-patient treatment & care, assist the receptionist with customer service and sales and assist with any emergency surgical cases that may arise during the day.
This role is currently a shared role on alternate weeks with another Saturday nurse.
Further details can be discussed upon application.
What now?
If you are looking for an opportunity to enhance and develop your nursing skills, now is your chance!
Please send us your CV and letter of application to enquiries@energyvets.co.nz or post to PO Box 19, Inglewood 4347.
Talk to Kylie or Greg for more information on 06 756 7228.
CareVets Chartwell, Hamilton, North Island (posted 22nd December)
Head Veterinary Nurse
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced full-time Veterinary Nurse with leadership skills to join our fantastic Chartwell team!
- Competitive remuneration
- A real focus on personal development – grow your career with us
- Non-corporate family workplace culture – join the CareVets family
About the Clinic
CareVets Chartwell is located in north-eastern Hamilton and has been part of the community for many years.
We are a companion animal practice with a great team of Veterinarians and Veterinary Nurses who are passionate about their furry clients, dedicated to providing them with the best possible care.
About the Role
As an experienced Veterinary Nurse you already have a pretty good idea as to the day-to-day requirements of being a great member of the dynamic nursing team behind any great clinic. Alongside this, you’ll be actively involved in leading our busy nursing team. Here are just a few of the key responsibilities that you will be contributing to together with the rest of our team:
- Hands-on surgical & diagnostic assistance
- Patient monitoring & treatment
- Nurse consultations
- This role will be full-time.
About You
- Genuinely care for pets, your colleagues and our clients
- Work well both in a team and independently
- Superstar people person
- High level of integrity and are interested in continued development
- Good communicator and have leadership skills
- Have a relevant Veterinary Nursing qualification registerable in New Zealand
- 2+yrs experience
What’s on Offer?
- Generous remuneration - commensurate with experience
- Strong focus on personal development with an ongoing focus on your career interests
- Non-corporate family workplace culture – become a member of the CareVets family
- Fantastic location with lots of amenities nearby
- Work-Life balance is important to us, so rosters are geared with this in mind
- Dynamic & supportive clinic team along with a responsive leadership team
- Access to a wide network of like-minded colleagues across the North Island (and the opportunities that come with such a network)
To express your interest in this role please contact Courtney Taylor courtney.taylor@carevets.co.nz with your CV and cover letter attached. Any applicants shortlisted will be contacted directly.
Energy Vets Taranaki, Inglewood, North Island (posted 22nd December)
Veterinary Nurse - Full Time
Do you have a passion for animal care?
Do you want to join a dedicated team of fun, caring and supportive animal health professionals?
The Team:
Energy Vets Taranaki Ltd is a mixed veterinary practice based in the North Taranaki towns of Inglewood and Waitara. We have 6 companion animal veterinarians with a roster of 10 veterinary nurses both full and part time. The awesome team of vets, nurses, receptionists and kennel hands mission is to provide a high-quality service to our clients and animals in a great working environment.
What we are looking for:
The ideal applicant would have the following attributes/qualifications
- A New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (level 6)
- New Zealand Resident
- Experience working in a small animal clinic
- Great communication skills and personable with clients and colleagues
- Confidence with animal handling, anesthesia monitoring, client interaction and general nursing tasks
- Someone who is adaptable to the ever changing needs of the day
- Someone who is willing to work hard individually and as part of a team
- Someone who genuinely loves being a Vet Nurse and in the animal health industry
What we can offer you:
- A great team culture and a supportive environment.
- Competitive salary
- Well equipped clinics with brand new multi-parameter anesthesia monitoring, patient warming system, electrocautery units, IDEXX blood machines, Digital X-Ray, Ultrasound and dental machines.
- Paid membership of NZVNA
- New uniform/scrubs
- Birthday off in addition to annual leave
- FREE parking
- Great social club
- Other benefits discussed at interview
What now?
If you are looking for an opportunity to enhance and develop your nursing skills, now is your chance!
Please send us your CV and letter of application to enquiries@energyvets.co.nz or post to PO Box 19, Inglewood 4347.
Talk to Kylie or Greg for more information on 06 756 7228.
SPCA Auckland Centre, Mangere (posted 20th December)
Contract: Permanent, Part time
Hours of work: Minimum of 8h/month - Rostered Sat-Sun and Public Holidays between 7:30am and 4:30pm. Plenty of opportunities to take extra hours.
Location: SPCA Auckland Centre (Mangere)
About the role
We are looking for a qualified and friendly Vet Nurse to join the SPCA Auckland Veterinary Clinic. While experience is desirable, recent graduates may be considered if they are the right fit for the role.
What we can offer you
SPCA is a great place to work where some of the benefits include a caring team environment, and discounted pet food and accessories.
Other Benefits include:
- Working directly with the animals for the animals.
- Regular breaks – breaks here are essential and respected!
- Opportunity to develop advanced vet nursing skills.
- Opportunity to care for different species of animals.
- CPD opportunities.
- Great “purrks”! Including a paid day off for your birthday.
- Great learning opportunity with staff who have years of experience working in animal welfare.
- Opportunity to work with a devoted team whose core values are about reducing suffering and improving the welfare of the abandoned animals in need.
- Work with a team of people who love to share their knowledge and experience.
- Flexibility for the right applicant will be considered in regard to hours and getting the right fit for the right person.
What we need from you
Our ideal candidate will have/be:
- Veterinary nursing qualification (or other relevant qualification);
- Clinical experience;
- Animal handling skills, general anaesthetic monitoring, surgical and inpatient nursing;
- Great attention to detail and excellent communication skills;
- Highly passionate about animal welfare;
- A great team player;
- Great time management;
- Able to work with and support both staff members and volunteers.
For more details and to apply, please click here: https://spca.qjumpersjobs.co/jobs/details/Vet_Nurse_(Part_time)-1069092
If you would like further information, or would just like to have a confidential chat, please contact Andrea Castro (Head Vet Nurse) via email, andrea.castro@spca.nz
Veterinary Specialists Aotearoa (VSA) Sylvia Park, Auckland (posted 14th December)
Veterinary Nurse - Full Time or Part Time
Veterinary Specialists Aotearoa, (VSA) is a privately owned company who run multi faculty specialist hospitals. We have specialists in small animal surgery, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, cardiology, and anesthesia. We are fully equipped with everything you will need to offer an excellent standard of veterinary care. Our awesome nursing teams, have access and training on all the great equipment needed to provide exceptional care, such as multiparameter monitors, mechanical ventilators, digital radiology, CT, and endoscopy to name a few.
We are looking for fantastic, experienced nurses to join our Auckland team based at Sylvia Park. Either full-time or part time – we understand the out of work demands can sometimes mean part-time is better for us and you!
About us
- Our hospital philosophy is to provide exceptional care together – for each other, our referring vets and for our patients.
- We care deeply about personal wellbeing and offer hours that give you a healthy work life balance.
About the role:
- Opportunities to work across all nursing areas of our hospital, or more specific areas of your choice, doing what you love.
- No weekends, on-call or reception
If you are
- Looking for a fun place to work
- Experienced with at least three qualified years working in a general practice or a referral hospital
- Hold a Diploma in Veterinary Nursing or Bachelor of Veterinary Technology degree (or overseas equivalent)
- Someone with a growth mindset who wants to be a part of our growing practice.
And looking for a hospital that will give you
- Regular, predictable hours with decent amounts of time off
- Excellent renumeration that’s reviewed annually
- Free counselling services and free flu vaccines
- A place to grow and learn new skills in a positive and supportive environment
- Financial assistance towards relocation costs from other areas of New Zealand
- Training and ongoing development
Then get in touch – you are the person we are looking for!
If you are interested or just would like to know more, please apply with your Cover letter and CV to: taryn.bargiacchi@vsnz.co.nz
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